They were married in St. Peter and Paul's Church, Plains Township, by the late Rev. Bernard Shepulski. Maid of honor was Barbara Sakavage, sister of the bride. Her attendant was Christine Sakavage, niece of the bride. Best man was the late John P. Reiss, brother of the groom. Gregory Wichelenski, cousin, was an attendant.

Mrs. Reiss is the former Rosalie Marie Day, daughter of the late Michael and Victoria Day. She worked for Gail's Fashions and retired from the Wilkes-Barre Area School District as a teacher's aide.

Mr. Reiss is the son of the late Anna D. Reiss. He is retired from Verizon and is a part-time employee in the Luzerne County Community College library.

They celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving at Our Lady of Hope Church, Wilkes-Barre, and attended the Poets Black Friday Reunion at Genetti's. A future vacation is planned.

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